Obstructions to roads & pavements

It is illegal to obstruct the road. If somebody unlawfully assumes ownership of areas of a road, they are breaking the law. If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a road, they are also guilty of an offence.

In such cases the council, as the highway authority, has legal powers to enforce their removal.

Obstructed pavements

Any building materials that block the pavement cause an obstruction to pedestrians and are potentially dangerous. If you encounter any of the following problems please report them using the online form.

skips / scaffolding / advertising boards blocking the pavement

no barriers around street works / roadworks

banners or bunting causing an obstruction, or

any other building materials blocking the pavement, or building work that is endangering pedestrians.